Silversmithing Jewellery Workshop (Stage 3)

Ages: 18+
Term: Summer
Length: 10 weeks

Overview

This Silversmithing Jewellery Workshop is an advanced summer term course designed for anyone wishing to refine their skills further and focus on self-directed making.

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Course information

This course is ideal for those who have completed Silversmithing Jewellery Workshop (Stage 2) or who have significant experience and are ready to work more independently while receiving expert guidance.

The Stage 3 course places emphasis on personal projects, allowing you to design, develop and realise your own jewellery ideas while continuing to enhance technical proficiency. With support from your tutor, you’ll identify areas of skill development to focus on, whether refining soldering techniques, improving stone setting, exploring surface finishes, or developing more complex constructions.

The course offers a studio-based environment where you can work at a deeper, more sustained pace. Tutor demonstrations, one-to-one guidance and group discussion will support your individual aims, while allowing flexibility for varied projects and creative directions.

This course encourages thoughtful decision-making, problem-solving and experimentation, helping you develop confidence not just in technique, but in your own creative voice as a jeweller. It also supports those considering progressing towards independent practice or further study.

Master making basic findings
Explore the idea of designing in positives and negatives
Produce a simple but perfect piece
Master claw setting
Experiment with freeform casting
Development of self-directed jewellery projects
Advanced refinement of core silversmithing techniques
Tutor-led demonstrations tailored to group needs
One-to-one guidance and technical problem-solving
Opportunities to explore design development and finishing techniques
Supportive studio time focused on independent practice

At the end of the course:

You'll have a comprehensive overview, understanding and hands-on practical experience working with silver.

You can request a certificate to confirm your achievements, providing you've a 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at academy@aub.ac.uk and confirm your name and the title of course you've completed.

Will I be assessed?

No, there's no formal assessment. As the course progresses your tutor will measure your overall performance and offer essential guidance and feedback, so you know how you're getting on.

What you need to know

Summer term 2027

Saturday 10 and 24 April; 8 and 22 May; 5 June 2027 (5 alternating Saturdays, 09.00–16.00)

Age

Suitable for adults aged 18+.

Level

This is an advanced course and is suitable for students who have completed Silversmithing Jewellery Workshop (Stage 2) or who possess equivalent experience and confidence in jewellery making.

Experience or qualifications required

Some experience is required as this is an advanced course. We have no formal academic entry requirements for our short courses.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: academy@aub.ac.uk or 01202 363222.

£480

Any additional costs

You'll be responsible for purchasing your own materials, including silver. Guidance on suppliers will be provided, and projects can be planned to suit individual budgets.

Any additional materials and resources not listed below will be provided by AUB.

Notebook and pen or pencil
Old work clothes and/or an apron
Flat, closed-toe shoes
Glasses for close-up work (if required) and a hairband for long hair

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Meet your tutor

Yvette Cannon

Yvette Cannon has been making and designing jewellery for over 30 years. Following an early career working in wood she started an...

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Beyond the course

This could just be the start of your creative journey! After this course, you could look to the future and explore our creative qualifications that can prepare you to further your current career, enable you to retrain to an alternative career path or prepare you for future creative arts studies.